To use Microsoft Streets & Trips 2009, you need:

• PC with 300 megahertz or higher processor clock speed.
• Windows Vista® with 1 GB RAM, Windows® XP with 256 MB RAM, Windows Server® 2008 with 512 MB RAM or Windows Server 2003 with 256 MB RAM (64-bit versions of Windows XP and Windows Server excluded); service packs for operating systems recommended.
• Certain features require Internet Explorer®. If not present, Internet Explorer will be installed but will not displace your primary browser.
• Available hard-disk space: 1.8 GB (some users may require up to an extra 300 MB).
• For installation of software: DVD drive or high speed Internet access.
• Super VGA (1024 x 768) or higher resolution monitor.
• Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse®, or a compatible pointing device.

Additional items or services required to use certain features:

• For Voice Output: any of the operating systems listed in the above system requirements and a compatible soundcard.
• Microsoft-compatible e-mail software such as Microsoft Office Outlook required to use Send to Mobile and Send To as attachment; Office Outlook 2003 or Office Outlook 2007 required to use Send To as picture.
• Broadband Internet service recommended for certain features, which may require payment of a separate fee to an Internet service provider. Local and/or long-distance telephone toll charges may apply.
• GPS functionality requires a GPS device that supports NMEA 2.0 or later and an available USB port.

For Microsoft Streets & Trips with GPS Locator, you will also need:

• GPS functionality requires a GPS device that supports NMEA 2.0 or later